Target is holding its very popular car seat trade-in event again this year. It takes place from September 13th to 26th, 2020. Trade in any car seat and you can get 20% off a new car seat, booster seat, stroller or other select baby gear item. This... Read the whole entry...» TAC is bringing some more art to NoDa with a pop-up gallery at 3225 N. Davidson Street, next to The Evening Muse. It's in the spot where Sunshine Daydreams used to be. TAC is an artist collective in Charlotte, with more than 60 artists. ... Read the whole entry...» Fireworks are in short supply this year, but you could say that sunflowers are nature's fireworks, and they are definitely not canceled! On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive from... Read the whole entry...» If you'd like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge. Prices depend on check-in date and the kind of room you reserve but in most cases they'll save you some bucks over... Read the whole entry...» This list is a combination of in-person and virtual events. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. You... Read the whole entry...» The Arts and Science Council brings art and culture into the community with Culture Blocks. These are free performances, classes and workshops that take place all around the Charlotte area. In-person events are on hold for now, but Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Wildlife Stewards is the Charlotte Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. They hold free community events in and around the Charlotte area. Their mission is “to educate and engage the citizens of the greater Charlotte... Read the whole entry...»
It's almost time for fall festivals in Charlotte. This year is a little bit (well, a lot) different. Most of the festivals have been canceled. Some organizations are modifying their festivals to be safe for... Read the whole entry...» Dogwood Farms is a flower farm at 8096 Belews Creek Road, Belews Creek, in Forsyth County. This is northwest of Greensboro, so it's an hour and a half drive from Charlotte, but they take their flowers really seriously here, and people drive... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Open Air Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's at the site of the old Eastland Mall, at 5471 Central Avenue. The market is free to attend, and parking is free too. Double-Check Before You Head... Read the whole entry...» Museums in North Carolina are now permitted to reopen, at 50% capacity. Here's a rundown of museums in the Charlotte region, and what their reopening plans are. Some museums will continue to provide online programs that you can enjoy from... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Sharon Welling Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, 1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina, is holding its 27th Annual Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 17th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Photo: Sharon Welling Open 10:00 a.m.... Read the whole entry...» Whether your idea of Halloween fun is being chased through the woods by a serial killer with a chainsaw, or taking a zombie-less hayride to the pumpkin patch, there is something this fall in the Charlotte area that will meet your needs. This... Read the whole entry...» The Charlotte Podcast Festival is a first for the Queen City! Taking place in October of 2020, it's designed to inform, enrich and inspire audio storytellers and podcasters. The more than 40 online sessions will run from October 5th to 30th,... Read the whole entry...» TreesCharlotte, an organization dedicated to increasing Charlotte's tree canopy, holds several free TreeStores every year. At these events, Charlotte residents can receive free trees, as well as training on how to care for them. These... Read the whole entry...» The Starving Artist Market is returning! The Starving Artist Market is a chance to shop for local handmade art. It's free to attend. Here are some of the upcoming events. Follow the links to see a list of participating artists and vendors, as... Read the whole entry...» Did you know that there are dinosaurs in Concord? Dakota and Friends is a live dinosaur show that is available for birthday parties, summer camps and more. The show features songs, prizes, arts and crafts, all with the dinosaurs. If you're... Read the whole entry...» We have written about TreesCharlotte's free trees for Charlotte residents many times, but this may be the first time we've seen free trees for Concord residents. Energy-Savings Trees is a program that is designed to help people plant... Read the whole entry...» |